Mosquitoes /tags/mosquitoes Mosquitoes en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 17:26:58 GMT Hays County resident tests positive for West Nile virus /health/2024-07-26/hays-county-resident-tests-positive-for-west-nile-virus This is the first human case in Hays County this year. Fri, 26 Jul 2024 17:26:58 GMT /health/2024-07-26/hays-county-resident-tests-positive-for-west-nile-virus Michelle Tamayo Williamson County resident tests positive for West Nile virus /health/2024-07-19/west-nile-virus-wilco-williamson-county-austin-tx This is the first human case in the county in 2024. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 20:26:23 GMT /health/2024-07-19/west-nile-virus-wilco-williamson-county-austin-tx Chelsey Zhu The rain created a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Here's how you can protect yourself. /austin/2023-08-23/rain-breeding-ground-mosquitoes-eggs-standing-water-tips-austin Mosquitoes have hidden in the extreme heat, but the recent rain may bring them out again this week. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 21:19:59 GMT /austin/2023-08-23/rain-breeding-ground-mosquitoes-eggs-standing-water-tips-austin Haya Panjwani, Chelsey Zhu West Nile virus was found in mosquitoes in Austin. Here's what to know. /energy-environment/2023-06-29/west-nile-virus-was-found-in-mosquitoes-in-austin-heres-what-to-know No human cases of the virus have been found yet, but Austin Public Health still recommends people stay vigilant. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 21:54:15 GMT /energy-environment/2023-06-29/west-nile-virus-was-found-in-mosquitoes-in-austin-heres-what-to-know Haya Panjwani Ugh, the mosquitoes are here. And they're in full force.  /austin/2023-05-05/austin-mosquito-season Thanks to a relatively mild winter and April’s above-normal rainfall, the pesky bugs are swarming the city early in high numbers. Fri, 05 May 2023 10:01:00 GMT /austin/2023-05-05/austin-mosquito-season Krissi Micklethwait Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Detected In Southeast Austin /health/2021-08-26/mosquitoes-carrying-west-nile-virus-detected-in-southeast-austin Four mosquito pools in the 78744 zip code have tested positive for the virus in the last two weeks. Thu, 26 Aug 2021 20:39:11 GMT /health/2021-08-26/mosquitoes-carrying-west-nile-virus-detected-in-southeast-austin Marisa Charpentier In Texas, Where Mosquitoes Thrive, Tick-Borne Diseases Are Often Overlooked /texas/2019-06-26/in-texas-where-mosquitoes-thrive-tick-borne-diseases-are-often-overlooked From Texas Standard:For some Texans, a mosquito bite can cause more than just an itch. From yellow fever to West Nile virus, there's a long history of� Wed, 26 Jun 2019 19:12:47 GMT /texas/2019-06-26/in-texas-where-mosquitoes-thrive-tick-borne-diseases-are-often-overlooked Margaret Nicklas How Basics Like Testing And Data Collection Could Reduce The Threat Of West Nile Virus /texas/2018-10-30/how-basics-like-testing-and-data-collection-could-reduce-the-threat-of-west-nile-virus From Texas Standard:In part 2 of our series on the impact of West Nile, we look at reducing the risk of the virus.Eighty percent of people infected with� Tue, 30 Oct 2018 16:37:06 GMT /texas/2018-10-30/how-basics-like-testing-and-data-collection-could-reduce-the-threat-of-west-nile-virus Margaret Nicklas The Unseen Consequences Of West Nile Virus /texas/2018-10-29/the-unseen-consequences-of-west-nile-virus From Texas Standard:West Nile virus made big headlines in Texas in 2012. But the truth is, it probably infects thousands of people here each year, even� Mon, 29 Oct 2018 18:40:19 GMT /texas/2018-10-29/the-unseen-consequences-of-west-nile-virus Margaret Nicklas UT Scientists Invent New Method To Track Mosquito-Borne Diseases /energy-environment/2018-08-31/ut-scientists-invent-new-method-to-track-mosquito-borne-diseases Scientists say they’ve invented a new tool to fight mosquito-borne illnesses. The technology could help public health officials rapidly track and fight� Fri, 31 Aug 2018 12:01:00 GMT /energy-environment/2018-08-31/ut-scientists-invent-new-method-to-track-mosquito-borne-diseases Mose Buchele